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ὑποστέλλω G5288

G5288 is the Greek word ὑποστέλλω, transliterated hypostéllō. The King James Version most often renders it kept back.

Word: ὑποστέλλωTransliteration: hypostéllōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 4 verses

What it means

to withhold under (out of sight), i.e. (reflexively) to cower or shrink, (figuratively) to conceal (reserve).

Where it comes from

from G5259 (ὑπό) and G4724 (στέλλω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

kept back 1×have 1×shunned 1×withdrew 1×man draw back 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: draw (keep) back, shun, withdraw.

Verses using ὑποστέλλω

All 4 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 20:20 · KJV

And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,

Acts 20:27 · KJV

For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.

Galatians 2:12 · KJV

For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision.

Hebrews 10:38 · KJV

Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.

Common questions

What does Strong's G5288 mean?

G5288 is the Greek word ὑποστέλλω (hypostéllō), meaning to withhold under (out of sight), i.e. (reflexively) to cower or shrink, (figuratively) to conceal (reserve).

How is G5288 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it kept back (1 time), have (1 time), shunned (1 time), withdrew (1 time), man draw back (1 time).

How many times does G5288 appear in the Bible?

ὑποστέλλω (hypostéllō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5288 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5259 (ὑπό) and G4724 (στέλλω).

Nearby entries

G5285 · ὑποπνέω — to breathe gently, i.e. breeze G5286 · ὑποπόδιον — something under the feet, i.e. a foot-rest…G5287 · ὑπόστασις — a setting under (support), i.e…G5289 · ὑποστολή — shrinkage (timidity), i.e. (by implication) apostasy G5290 · ὑποστρέφω — to turn under (behind), i.e. to return…G5291 · ὑποστρώννυμι — to strew underneath (the feet as a carpet)

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